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Jul 25, 202613 min read

YouTube Ads for Music Promotion: Costs and Setup (2026)

YouTube ads for music promotion in 2026: what a view costs by format, CPV and CPM benchmarks, campaign setup, and where music ad budgets quietly leak.

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Jul 17, 202617 min read

Meta Ads for Musicians: Facebook + Instagram Guide (2026)

Facebook ads for musicians, run like an operator: pixel and CAPI setup, campaign architecture, EDM audiences, and verified 2026 CPM and CPC benchmarks.

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Jul 16, 202614 min read

Music Promotion Budget: What €500–€5K Actually Buys (2026)

What a music promotion budget of €500, €1,500 and €5,000 actually buys in 2026: verified channel costs, allocation tables, and where artists leak money.